The information presented in columns 1 through 3 as well as the related descriptions of the per pupil cost calculations are contained in the 2009 Comparative Spending Guide and can be found on the Department of Education's Internet address: http://www.state.nj.us/education under Finance, when available. This publication is available in the board office and public libraries. The same calculations were performed using the 2008-09 revised appropriations and 2009-10 budgeted appropriations presented in this advertised budget. Total Comparative Per Pupil Cost is defined as current expense exclusive of tuition expenditures, transportation, residential costs, and judgments against the school district. For all years, it also includes the restricted entitlement aids. With the exception of Total Equipment Cost, each of the other per pupil cost calculations presented is a component of the total comparative per pupil cost, although all components are not shown.

Shared Services

South Bound Brook shares services with the borough through maintenance

of the grounds, use of the parking lot and snow plowing. In return, the

borough council uses the school building for its meetings, and the

recreation committee is in the building almost every night for various

recreational programs, from basketball to softball, and Teen Night.

In addition, the school district participates in shared purchasing agree-

ments through Hunterdon County ESC, joint transportation agreements with